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Why are 7.1 pre amps more $$ than 7.1 receivers?

For example, I could buy a Denon 3311 surround sound receiver with massive connectivity (PC networking, Pandora, etc) for about $1100 (once it actually hits the market this summer) Assuming I already own a nice McIntosh multichannel power amp - I can't seem to find any pre amp 7.1 surround processors anywhere near that price range. Even used, the processor wont have HDMI and ethernet, etc. Any ideas? Why would one buy a 3 or 4 K pre amp processor when a $1100 receiver has more connectivity, etc.
goldenears7
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kr4
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There's more to life than connectivity. ;-)

Well, there are Onkyo and Integra prepros that approach that price used plus the Integra 40.1 has an MSRP of $1200.

But, to answer your title question (which has been asked many times), the reason is the relatively small size of the prepro market making the unit costs higher for each additional SKU. In addition, the separates market is more "upscale" and the manufacturers' offerings reflect that.

Kal
goldenears7 OP
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Is there some type of significant sound or video advantage to using for example a $1200 Integra processer as opposed to as $1200 receiver from Denon and just use the pre-outs on the Denon to hook up my McIntosh mutlichannel amp. I would just be using the latest Denon as a pre amp processor
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kr4
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In theory, no difference. In specific, I do not know how any 2 items would compare until I compared them.

Kal
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marakanetz
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I wonder if anyone really cares :-))
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